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Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Registry for the United States and Canada, Second Edition provides up-to-date information about public and private laboratory services. Soil testing and plant analysis are important components of the Food Security Act and under consideration as safeguards for the new Clean Water Act including: detailed information about laboratories in the U.S. and Canada, including name, address, telephone and fax numbers of facilities; contact person; analytical services provided; soil testing, plant analysis, water analysis, and animal waste analysis; QA/QC methods employed; and sampling and consulting services provided.
List of contents
Section I United States Laboratories -- Laboratories in the Registry -- Laboratories Providing Soil Testing Services -- Laboratories Providing Plant Analysis Services -- Laboratories Providing Water Analysis Services -- Laboratories Providing Animal Waste Analysis Services -- Laboratories Providing a Wide Range of Analytical and Consul Services -- Laboratory Specifics — Laboratories by State and Number -- Section II Canada Laboratories -- Laboratories in the Registry -- Laboratories Providing Soil Testing Services -- Laboratories Providing Plant Analysis Services -- Laboratories Providing Water Analysis Services -- Laboratories Providing Animal Waste Analysis Services -- Laboratories Providing a Wide Range of Analytical and Consul Services -- Laboratory Specifics — Laboratories by Number -- Section III Appendix A -- Registration Form for the Soil and Plant Analysis Registry Abbreviations -- Societies and Associations -- Analytical Terms -- Elements and Ions -- Analytical Instruments -- Miscellaneous Terms -- Assay Procedures -- Soil Test Methods -- Plant Tissue Analysis Procedures -- Water Analysis Procedures -- Animal Waste Analysis Procedures -- Common Reagents Used in Soil and Plant Analysis -- Laboratories -- References -- North American Proficiency Testing Program (NAPT)
About the author
J. Benton Jones Jr.
Summary
The Council on Soil Testing and Plant Analysis, established in 1969, promotes soil testing and plant analysis, including efficient use of nutrient resources, maximizing profits, and encouraging proper soil management and environmental protection. Compiled by the Council, this title provides information about public and private laboratory services.
